Self-Guided Tours & Trips in New Zealand South Island
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10 best self-guided New Zealand South Island tours
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MelissaNew Zealand South Island travel expert at TourRadar
- Auckland to Christchurch 12 Day Highlights
- Northbound Christchurch to Auckland 17 Day Self-Drive Tour
- 10 Day Southern Best Bits
- 10 Day Contrasts of New Zealand
- Southern Round Up Hop-On Hop-Off
- Vanlife Adventure: New Zealand Meets Sydney & Singapore
- New Zealand Vanlife: South Island & Road Trip Adventure
- New Zealand Vanlife: Road Trip Adventure & Kiwi Culture
- Discover New Zealand (Christchurch - Auckland)
- Tour de Great Taste Trail NZ - Self Guided
Auckland to Christchurch 12 Day Highlights
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Cynthia, traveled in February 2024
- Drive at your own pace in your own rental car
- Immerse yourself in the cultural town of Rotorua
- Spend the night at the base of Mount Cook
Duration 12 days Destinations Auckland, Matamata, Rotorua, Wellington, Picton, Christchurch, Mount Cook, Queenstown, Wanaka, Fox GlacierSee all destinations Age Range 2 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Discover New Zealand From
- US$2,326
- Drive at your own pace in your own rental car
- Journey over mountain vistas on the iconic TranzAlpine
- Relax on a scenic cruise of tranquil Milford Sound
Duration 17 days Destinations Christchurch, Greymouth, Franz Josef, Wanaka, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park, Kaikoura, Blenheim, PictonSee all destinations Age Range up to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Discover New Zealand From
- US$3,371
- Explore the Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Center
- Wander through the grounds of Larnach Castle
- Enjoy the sights and sounds of cultural Christchurch
Duration 10 days Destinations Christchurch, Mount Cook, Dunedin, Te Anau, Milford Sound, Queenstown, Franz Josef, Greymouth Age Range 1 to 100 year olds Operated in English Operator Thrifty Tours From
- US$3,706
- Journey over the Southern Alps on the TranzAlpine Train
- Cruise on the TSS Earnslaw with dinner at Walter Peak
- Gaze in awe at clear lakes and towering mountains
Duration 10 days Destinations Auckland, Waitomo, Rotorua, Christchurch, Greymouth, Franz Josef, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Mount Cook Age Range 1 to 100 year olds Operated in English Operator Thrifty Tours From
- US$4,567
- Watch whales or swim with dolphins in Kaikoura
- Skydive over Abel Tasman National Park
- Explore Franz Josef Glacier by foot or helicopter
Duration 10 days Destinations Christchurch, Kaikoura, Abel Tasman National Park, Westport, Franz Josef, Queenstown, Lake Tekapo Age Range up to 45 year olds Operated in English Operator Kiwi Experience From
- US$459
Duration 20 days Destinations Australia, New Zealand, Singapore Age Range up to 99 year olds Operated in Only: German Operator journaway From
- US$3,866Incl: Flights from/to Berlin Brandenburg Airport. Other airports possible.
Duration 18 days Destinations Christchurch, Lake Tekapo, Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park, Queenstown, Lake Wanaka, Mount Aspiring National Park, Haast, Franz Josef, Westland Tai Poutini National Park, PunakaikiSee all destinations Age Range up to 99 year olds Operated in Only: German Operator journaway From
- US$3,199Incl: Flights from/to Munich International Airport. Other airports possible.
Duration 21 days Destinations Christchurch, Lake Tekapo, Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park, Lake Pukaki, Queenstown, Lake Wanaka, Mount Aspiring National Park, Franz Josef, Punakaiki, Abel Tasman National ParkSee all destinations Age Range up to 99 year olds Operated in Only: German Operator journaway From
- US$3,595Incl: Flights from/to Berlin Brandenburg Airport. Other airports possible.
Duration 22 days Destinations Christchurch, Dunedin, Te Anau, Milford Sound, Fiordland National Park, Queenstown, Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park, Kaikoura, Nelson, Abel Tasman National ParkSee all destinations Age Range up to 99 year olds Operated in Only: German Operator DERTOUR From
- US$1,626
- Dine at a top restaurant in Nelson
- Cycle the Great Taste Trail to Wakefield
- Explore Abel Tasman National Park
Duration 6 days Destinations Nelson, Wakefield, Kaiteriteri, Abel Tasman National Park, Mapua, Rabbit Island Age Range up to 100 year olds Operated in English Operator Tour de Vines From
- US$1,616
